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Beyond the Box

Beyond the Box
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Have you noticed lately how everyone seems to be becoming the same?

It seems like everyone is watching the same entertainment channels, laughing at the same memes, traveling to the same places.

It’s becoming increasingly rare to find people with unique opinions. We find ourselves resembling each other as we are influenced by the same algorithms, brands, and trends.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Oscar Wilde

Consider any remarkable individual you know; chances are, they defy easy categorization.

Yet, for the vast majority, it’s getting simpler to label them and fit them into neat boxes.

Often, the issue is that people engage in certain activities merely to blend in.

Yes, we’re all human here and there’s a need to integrate into society to some extent.

However, the next time you’re making a decision, ask yourself: are you doing it because you want to

OR

to adhere to some imaginary standards you’ve set based on societal expectations?

Dare to be different, my friend. Discover who you truly are, and then be unapologetically you.

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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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